Global Supply Chain & Business Systems -Sr. Director

Advantest•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Sr. Director Global Supply Chain & Business Systems provides strategic leadership, management, and continuous improvement for Advantest Interconnect Solutions’ global supply chain, raw material management, outsourced manufacturing operations, and enterprise business systems. The role leads these functions across AIS business units, including PCB manufacturing, PCBA operations, and socket manufacturing, ensuring the planning, procurement, movement, availability, and management of materials, supplier relationships, outsourced manufacturing resources, and operational systems needed to support global operations and growth. The position leads teams responsible for supply chain planning, strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, outsourced manufacturing management, inventory optimization, ERP and operational systems administration, and business process development. It develops scalable processes, strengthens supplier partnerships, mitigates supply risks, and enables operational excellence across AIS facilities and external partners. The position works in parallel with and as a key partner to the COO, reports to either the Chief Operating Officer or Chief Executive Officer, and serves as a member of the AIS leadership team and strategic partner to the COO and CEO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain, operations, sourcing, manufacturing, or related functions.
Proven experience leading complex global supply chains in a high-technology manufacturing environment.
Experience managing outsourced manufacturing partners and global supplier networks.
Strong background in ERP systems, operational systems, and business process transformation.
Demonstrated success leading global teams and driving enterprise-wide change initiatives.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Leadership and team development capability.
Supply chain and operational excellence expertise.
Digital transformation and systems leadership.
Financial and commercial acumen.
Cross-functional collaboration and influence.
Change management and organizational development capability.
Customer-focused decision-making.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience supporting PCB, PCBA, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, interconnect, or related technology industries.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with AIS business objectives, customer commitments, and financial targets.
Lead procurement, sourcing, materials management, planning, logistics, inventory control, and supplier management across AIS.
Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, components, and services.
Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, supply assurance, and risk mitigation initiatives across the global supply chain.
Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support growth, capacity expansion, and technology roadmaps.
Oversee enterprise-wide raw material planning, procurement, allocation, and inventory management.
Ensure material availability for customer demand while optimizing inventory investment and working capital.
Develop forecasting processes and inventory strategies to improve material flow and operational responsiveness.
Monitor supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
Lead AIS relationships with outsourced manufacturing partners and contract manufacturers.
Establish performance metrics, quality standards, delivery requirements, and commercial agreements with external suppliers.
Ensure outsourced operations support customer requirements, capacity needs, and financial objectives.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the external manufacturing network.
Coordinate capacity planning and production allocation across internal and outsourced manufacturing resources.
Own the strategy, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems supporting AIS operations.
Lead teams responsible for ERP systems, supply chain planning systems, reporting platforms, and operational process automation.
Ensure business systems support operational efficiency, scalability, data integrity, and decision-making.
Partner with Information Technology and business leaders to identify and implement digital transformation initiatives.
Drive process standardization and best practices across global operations.
Partner with the COO, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Quality to align supply chain strategies with business priorities.
Support customer engagement related to supply assurance, capacity planning, lead time management, and operational readiness.
Participate in annual operating plan development, capacity planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
Lead cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing global team responsible for supply chain, materials management, outsourced operations, and business systems.
Establish performance metrics, operating reviews, and accountability systems.
Develop succession plans and leadership development programs for critical functional areas.
Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.
Monitor performance against material availability and on-time supply, inventory turns and working capital, supplier quality and delivery, procurement savings, outsourced manufacturing performance and capacity utilization, business systems effectiveness, productivity, customer delivery, risk management, continuity, and AIS growth and profitability objectives.